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Derbyshire Dales

Dovedale's stepping stones – River Dove loop from Thorpe

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Derbyshire Dales

Dovedale's stepping stones – River Dove loop from Thorpe

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Dovedale's stepping stones – River Dove loop from Thorpe

00:41

6.16km

70m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 28, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Peak District National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

110 m

Dovedale Public Footpath

Highlight • Trail

this is a fairly hard route.

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2

381 m

River Dove Path

Highlight • Trail

A bit bumpy section for a gravel bike but what a fantastic place to visit!

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3

820 m

Dovedale's stepping stones

Highlight • River

The Stepping Stones make for a quirky crossing of the River Dove. In the middle of the stones, be sure to look around and admire the stunning scenery. The stones …

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4

845 m

Dovedale Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Gorge

Dove Dale is a steep sided limestone valley in the southern Peak District National Park. The River Dove flows down the valley and a brilliant trail runs along the eastern …

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5

3.10 km

River Dove

Highlight • River

Lovely to hear the river and see a heron on quiet days. Does get busy after 10am.

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6

3.86 km

Riverside Gravel Path

Highlight • River

Nice place for a steady gravel ride, no challenging terrain, just beware the walkers and the duck boarding.

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7

4.58 km

Lover’s Leap, Dovedale

Highlight • Viewpoint

The only ascent/descent on the Dovedale trail up to Milldale.

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B

6.16 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.19 km

1.16 km

804 m

Surfaces

4.04 km

1.16 km

632 m

194 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Monday 22 June

29°C

15°C

15 %

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